NZ Hot Rod

Tim’s Timeless Tudor

IM Kennedy spotted a really nice 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan for sale on Trade Me in early December 2023. The seller was Wellington hot rodder Eric Heycoop. Eric only listed it for sale as he and his wife Miriam intend to live overseas for half the year. They also have a Model A stored in Wellington to use while back here, so the ’32 drew the short straw and was put up for sale. After a few phone calls were exchanged, Tim and his wingman Chris Fanukin left Te Awamutu and drove the 460 kms to meet Eric at the Paraparaumu Shopping Centre, arriving just

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